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Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,980

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $11,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,057

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $11,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelElantraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSEGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,570 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $15,909 $23,611 $33,207
Sunroof 1,150    
Floor mats 85    
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Rear spoiler 375    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Sunroof 1,047    
Floor mats 68    
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Rear spoiler 338    
Leather seating surfaces 728    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 2,735 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 2,473 5,760 1,440
Destination 675 770 770
Total Price $19,980 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $19,057 $30,141 $35,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,211
Model Year200820122012
ModelElantraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSEGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$19,980$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-2,990-4,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,980$28,375$31,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$19,057$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-2,873-4,747
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,057$27,268$30,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820122012
ModelElantraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSEGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$125$3,115$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,990$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,873-4,747

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelElantraGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.5 in
Length177.4 in165.4 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height58.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.246.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested212552%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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